The global plastic waste crisis has reached alarming levels, with oceans overflowing with plastic debris and ecosystems under severe threat. In response, regulatory frameworks and technological innovations are being developed to address this pressing issue. The 2023 plastics and packaging
Recent allegations have surfaced against Reading, Wokingham, and Bracknell councils, accusing them of burning recyclable waste to fulfill contracts with incinerator operators. Green councillors from Reading Borough Council have brought attention to a report that suggests recyclable waste is being
The escalating issue of textile waste in the United States has captured the attention of environmental groups and policymakers alike, creating an urgent call for action. California has emerged as a pioneering force by becoming the first state to pass a textiles extended producer responsibility law.
A groundbreaking scientific achievement where industrial chemical waste is repurposed into a material essential for battery production, particularly for redox flow batteries, has emerged from the collaborative efforts of a research team at Northwestern University. The focus has been on transforming
The escalating dispute over waste management and recycling practices in Stockton has reached a boiling point after a study ranked the town as the third most wasteful area in the United Kingdom. Only Middlesbrough and the Isles of Scilly surpass Stockton in terms of wastefulness. This ranking has
As 2024 approaches, Nevada County residents are facing significant changes in waste management protocols due to new statewide regulations aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills. These changes are part of SB 1383, a state mandate signed by Governor Brown in 2016, which aims to significantly
